Building Coordinator | Full-Time | Iowa Events Center

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Union benefits

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Oak View Group (OVG) is a distinguished global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Founded in 2015, OVG operates a comprehensive platform encompassing venue development, management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. The company proudly manages a portfolio of seven world-class owned venues and collaborates with iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents. With a forward-thinking approach, OVG continuously drives innovation and excellence in the sports and live entertainment industry by delivering top-tier live experiences.

The Building Coordinator role is based at the Iowa Events Center and is an event-driven support position crucial to the seamless operation of the facility. This role primarily focuses on providing physical support and oversight of projects and employee productivity in areas such as housekeeping, show care, room setups, event teardown, arena conversions, convention services, and grounds maintenance. As a Building Coordinator, you will lead small crews of part-time Building Attendants, ensuring the efficient execution of daily tasks and projects. Responsibilities include managing daily checklists, labor allocation sheets, and maintaining a professional and cohesive team environment. Additionally, the role requires hands-on operation of various equipment, from forklifts and pallet jacks to buffers, sweepers, and snow removal tools.

The Building Coordinator position offers an hourly wage of $19.00, aligned with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and includes benefits as per the union agreement. This role demands a proactive individual who can work in an event-driven schedule, often involving shifts exceeding eight hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. With a strong emphasis on safety, customer service, and teamwork, the Building Coordinator will play an essential part in maintaining the high standards of the Iowa Events Center and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Oak View Group values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. The organization fosters an environment where varied perspectives drive innovation and service excellence, ultimately benefiting the communities served. As an equal opportunity employer, OVG commits to non-discrimination and promotes a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of its surroundings. Joining OVG means becoming part of a forward-looking team dedicated to excellence in live entertainment and community engagement.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
some college or degree in a relevant field preferred
one year of experience in public facility or related field preferred
ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, event-driven environment
familiarity with OSHA and safety standards
proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications
forklift certification or willingness to obtain within six months
ability to operate various facility equipment safely
strong communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
ability to read and interpret detailed event documentation

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or equivalent
some college or a degree in facility management, sports management, business or similar field preferred, experience will be considered in lieu of education
one year of experience in a public facility preferred
demonstrated ability to work with a team in a fast paced, high-pressure event environment
familiarity with OSHA requirements and state, local, federal, company safety standards
ability to read and accurately interpret event resumes for room sets
proficient computer skills in a Windows format including use of MS Office, Excel and Word
ability to handle multiple tasks or event sets at one time and meet deadlines
forklift certification or ability to acquire within 6 months in position
demonstrated experience working with most of the equipment noted above
demonstrated professional interpersonal communication
ability to work an event-driven schedule including shifts of 8 hours plus
on varying days, nights weekends and holidays

Job Duties

works with small teams on tasks and projects housekeeping, set-ups, change overs, show care, teardown, convention services and grounds
provides daily training and coaching to part time staff members in day-to-day activities seeking out operations supervisors for additional assistance
create a positive teamwork atmosphere, building team morale and a professional environment
responsible for thorough execution of daily check lists and labor allocation sheets
promptly reports any concerns or personnel issues to operations management, reporting escalated concerns immediately
verifies and reports information from daily cleaning checklists throughout the facility
responsible for filling out and verifying quality room sets and other event paperwork
operates an assortment of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers, rider scrubbers, walk-behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, and snow removal equipment along with folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, drapery, skirting and staging
responsible for safe use of various supplies including a variety of cleaning chemicals, mops, brooms, shovels and scrapers
responsible to read detailed event documentation and diagrams to accurately complete room sets
provide ongoing direction to building attendants, set up crews, and temporary staff before, during and after events
provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
work on-site, regularly arrive on-time and maintain good attendance